Climate Change: What Is Climate Security and Why Is It Important?

Sep 1, 2023 | UNDP
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Climate security refers to the impacts of the climate crisis on peace and security, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Climate change can exacerbate food, water, and livelihood insecurity, with cascading effects such as increased competition over natural resources, social disruptions, and displacement. This can lead to increased tensions, conflict, and instability in a country or region.